The 38th National Games swimming events wrapped up in Haldwani, where athletes from across India put on impressive performances. Karnataka stole the spotlight, winning multiple gold medals.
On Tuesday, in the Women’s 100m Breaststroke, Harshita Jayaram H from Kerala secured the gold with a time of 1:14.34. Maharashtra’s Saanvi Yogesh Deshwal claimed silver at 1:16.37, while her state teammate Jyoti Bajirao Patil won bronze with a time of 1:17.36, as per a press release from the 38th National Games.
In the Men’s 100m Breaststroke, Karnataka’s Vidit Shivshankar J B delivered a commanding performance, winning gold with an impressive time of 1:03.97. Tamil Nadu’s Dhanush C Suresh secured silver at 1:04.51, while Jharkhand’s Rana Deepak Kumar Singh took bronze with 1:04.57.
The Women’s 100m Freestyle saw Karnataka’s Dhinidhi Desingu P S clinch gold with a remarkable time of 57.34 seconds. Delhi’s Titiksha Rawat earned silver at 59.38 seconds, while Maharashtra’s Aditi Satish bagged bronze with 59.49 seconds.
In the fiercely contested Men’s 100m Freestyle, Karnataka’s Srihari Nataraj stood out, winning gold with a time of 50.65 seconds. Maharashtra’s Geetesh Shah claimed silver at 51.61 seconds, while his teammate Rishabh Anupam Das secured bronze with 51.71 seconds.
The Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay saw Karnataka claim another gold with a stellar time of 4:03.91. Tamil Nadu finished second with 4:10.61, while Maharashtra completed the podium with bronze at 4:11.09.
With an impressive haul of gold medals, Karnataka emerged as the dominant force in swimming on the final day of the National Games. The Manskhund Swimming Pool in Haldwani provided the perfect stage for these thrilling competitions, showcasing the nation’s top swimmers and delivering an exciting spectacle for spectators.
Meanwhile, in women’s football, the semi-finals saw Odisha and Haryana secure convincing victories to set up a thrilling final clash.
In the first semi-final, Odisha outclassed Delhi 5-1. Rebecca Zamthianmawi scored Delhi’s lone goal, while Odisha’s Pyari Xaxa netted one. Malti Munda struck twice, with Sumitra Hembram and Jabamani Tudu also getting on the scoresheet.
The second semi-final saw Haryana overpower West Bengal 4-1. Ranjita Devi scored the only goal for West Bengal, while Haryana, led by captain Mamta (7’, 28’), Neha (23’), and Sharda (54’), secured a dominant win.
Odisha and Haryana will now battle for the title in the final, with football fans eagerly awaiting an exciting showdown.
